Lead Lean Specialist
Ge Vernova
Leading lean projects, coaching, and driving continuous improvement across functions
28 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA
Onsite
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
lean tools
process improvement
cross‑functional
training workshops
reporting
project leadership
- Foster collaboration and communication across teams to ensure successful implementation of lean practices.
- Utilize data and metrics to drive decision-making and track the effectiveness of lean initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead cross-functional teams to execute changes.
- Work closely with department heads, project managers, and team leaders to align lean efforts with business objectives.
- Engage employees in lean activities and encourage their participation in improvement projects.
- Implement lean tools and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to optimize processes.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to build lean capabilities within the organization.
- Coach and mentor employees at all levels on lean principles and practices.
- Prepare and present reports on lean project progress and outcomes to senior management.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lean thinking throughout the organization.
- Monitor and measure the impact of lean initiatives to ensure sustainable results.
- Lead and facilitate lean projects across different functions.
What you bring
black belt
green belt
lean
project management
bachelor's
change management
- Self-motivated, with ability to set own action plans and be proactive about improvements.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across different processes at a time.
- Good at mentoring and developing people/organizations.
- Exceptional problem-solver, able to work on highly complex problems requiring analytical, conceptual and quantitative ability.
- Demonstrated change management ability.
- Strong knowledge of lean principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement.
- Black Belt Certification.
- Hands-on experience using Lean tools and methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in driving cultural change and adopting lean practices.
- Knowledgeable in repair processes, procedures, and planning; relevant experience in the services/repair Industry. Familiarity with GE Vernova’s products and operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, executives, managers, vendors, and subject matter experts.
- Strong organization, planning, and leadership skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Green belt certification.
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
- Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
- On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
- Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
- Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
- Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
- Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
- Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
- Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
- Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
- Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
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